Southwest Lentil Chili

Lentils are a powerhouse of nutrition and an excellent source of protein for
those following a plant based lifestyle and even if you are not! In fact,
lentils are often considered one of the best plant-based protein sources
available. See all the reasons why after these easy & delicious lentil recipes!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
40 minutes

Total Time
50 minutes

Course:

Dinner Lunch Meal Prep Gluten Free dairy free Family Heart Healthy Lower Cholesterol Power up your Health Meatless Monday Whole Food Plant Based no oil

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Dairy Free Gluten Free Lunch meal prep Family Dinner Heart Healthy Power up your Health Instapot Lower Cholesterol Meatless Monday Southwest Lentil Chili Whole Food Plant Based no oil

Instructions

1 In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until
fragrant, using a little water or vegetable broth instead of oil.
2 Add the diced bell pepper and carrot to the pot and sauté for a few more minutes
until they start to soften.
3 Stir in the cooked lentils, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black
beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
4 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5 Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
6 Let the chili cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the
flavors to meld together.
7 Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
8 Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped green onions, diced avocado, and
fresh cilantro if desired.

Southwest Lentil Chili

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